Career and Pioneering Spirit Profiled on CNN’s “Life’s Work”
Washington, DC – May 23, 2013 – Marguerite McDonald, MD, was recently recognized for her accomplishments in ophthalmology by CNN. Her career and landmark contributions were profiled in the publisher’s “Life’s Work” series, featuring “innovators and pioneers who are making a difference in the world of medicine.” Specific milestones mentioned in the video and article included Dr. McDonald’s performance of the world's first laser vision correction procedure in 1988, performance of the world’s first excimer laser treatment to treat hyperopia (1993), her early involvement in performing conductive keratoplasty, her performance of the first wavefront-based laser surgeries in the United States, and her performance of the first Epi-LASIK procedure in North America (2003).
"It is very gratifying for me to see people all over the world enjoying excellent vision without glasses or contact lenses,” notes Dr. McDonald. “I was honored to play a role in the development of this technology."
CNN quoted OWL President Jan Beiting, who commented: “Along with being noted for performing the first laser vision correction procedure... (McDonald) takes an active role in advancing women's careers through mentoring. She is a trailblazer in every way."
In 2012, Dr. McDonald was recognized for her achievements when she received OWL’s Visionary Woman Award, an award honoring a woman who has paved the way for other women in her field through significant professional achievement.
The CNN article and video segment can be viewed at: http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/17/health/lifeswork-mcdonald/index.html?iref=allsearch
Dr. McDonald, who currently practices at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, may be reached at: [email protected]
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